Why Live in Eldorado Heights
Eldorado Heights in Albuquerque features homes and townhouses built between the 1960s and 2000s, including brick ranch-style, split-level, Pueblo-style with adobe walls, and Spanish-influenced homes with clay tile roofing. Common home features include driveways, attached garages, patios, courtyards, and kiva fireplaces. The neighborhood has limited home inventory, with prices typically ranging from the high $200,000s to the high $500,000s. Local parks include Hahn Park and Holiday Park, which has a community center. Cedarbrook Trail and Embudito Trail are nearby, and the Sandia Peak Tramway is a 7-mile drive north. The International Balloon Fiesta is held 11 miles northwest at Balloon Fiesta Park. El Dorado Square Shopping Center offers various businesses, including Great Harvest Bread Co., Windmill Tea House, a pharmacy, nail salon, anime and manga shop, and a gun store. Howie's Sports Page bar is located in the northeastern part of the neighborhood. Grocery options like Sprouts Farmers Market, Walmart Neighborhood Market, and Smith's are within a mile. Public transportation is available via ABQ RIDE, with stops on Juan Tabo and Montgomery boulevards. Tramway Boulevard Northeast is the main north-to-south route, and Downtown Albuquerque is about 12 miles away. Albuquerque International Sunport is 15 miles from Eldorado Heights. Schools in the area include highly rated Eldorado High School, John Baker Elementary School, and Hoover Middle School.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eldorado Heights a good place to live?
Eldorado Heights is a good place to live. Eldorado Heights is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. It has a median age of 42. The average household income is $89,113 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 44.8% of residents. A majority of residents in Eldorado Heights are home owners, with 44.8% of residents renting and 55.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Eldorado Heights can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Eldorado Heights neighborhood guide.
Is Eldorado Heights, NM a safe neighborhood?
Eldorado Heights, NM is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 3 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Eldorado Heights?
The median home price in Eldorado Heights is $405,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $81,100 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.5%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,050 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $88K a year to afford the median home price in Eldorado Heights. The average household income in Eldorado Heights is $89K.
What are the best public schools in Eldorado Heights?
The best public schools that serve Eldorado Heights are:
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Home Trends in Eldorado Heights, NM
On average, homes in Eldorado Heights, Albuquerque sell after 39 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Eldorado Heights, Albuquerque over the last 12 months is $395,000, down 1% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$395,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$400,750
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$213
Number of Homes for Sale
5
Last 12 months Home Sales
33
Median List Price
$405,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-1%